Oral history interview with Frank J. Macchiarola 1995
Abstract
Reminiscences of Edward I. Koch [Koch] administration: initial contact with Koch; involvement with Financial Control Board; appointment as chancellor of New York City schools; Board of Education; tenure law, 1978; hiring administrators, teachers; promotion policy; segregation; Gates program; Junior ROTC; United Federation of Teachers; dropout rate; support services: custodians, bus drivers; bus str ike; testing system; disruptive students; Jamaica High School; New York Times article on non-civil service jobs; resignation as chancellor; accountability; condom distribution; discussion of memorable students.